A Winter Dress

Maxi skirts and dresses are one of my favorite things to wear.  They add a touch of glamour and elegance to everyday outfits, and you can find me living in them in the summer months.  However, when winter rolls around, they generally go into hibernation.  But this year I'm determined to keep my favorite floor-grazing frocks in heavy rotation.  Below are some inspirational looks and some trends I'm dying to try.

Winterizing Your Maxi 

• The most important thing is proportions!  Take a look at yourself in the mirror and make sure there isn't too much going on.  Define your waist so you don't look like you're swimming in a sea of fabric.
• Layers are key.  Throw on a button down over your favorite maxi, then a leather jacket.  Play around with it!
• Mix materials.  Pair a chunky wool knit with your airy, chiffon skirt and finish it off with tall riding boots.  The more contrast the better. 
• Invest in a simple long sleeve maxi that can simply be worn with tights and booties.  Afterall, it's the ease of a maxi dress that makes it so great!  I really want this dress and know I would wear it all the time!

Horses & Fashion, Fashion & Horses

The most incredible combination in the entire world has to be equestrian events and fashion.    Right now you're either nodding in agreement, or wondering what it is on earth I'm talking about.  If you get me, you get me.  If you don't, let me try to explain.  

Horse shows have an interesting air to them.  It's rich leather and ruby red roses.   Crisp button-downs and structured blazers.  Immaculate buns and diamond stud earrings.  And on some nights it's evening gowns and champagne.  Coming to a horse show and witnessing the fashion and the people who partake in these competitions is people watching at its very best and often times, an amazing source fashion inspiration.  The editorial below featuring Barbara Palvin in Harper's Bazaar is the epitome of equestrian cool.